Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

Could’ve had a V8! Not so fast, try this chocolate zucchini banana bread instead. Yep, that’s right. This bread delivers a serving of fruit and vegetables, not to mention a way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

My sister shared this recipe with me and I am glad she did. This bread is so good. It’s basically like having dessert for breakfast. Between the banana flavor and the chocolate chips, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.

Unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips masked any signs of this bread being good for you. In my opinion, that is the best way to get my serving of fruits and vegetables—masked in chocolate.

This bread is good for dessert, mid-afternoon snack or even breakfast. If you’re on the go in the morning, grab a slice. Need a chocolate fix before bed? Cut yourself a piece and serve it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Who said your fruits and veggies couldn’t be served with a healthy dose of chocolate?

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (40 g) dark chocolate cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded zucchini (approximately 300 g or two medium zucchinis, patted dry)
• 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 175 g about two medium bananas)
• 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 5x9 loaf pan with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oil, vanilla and both sugars. Stir in eggs, bananas and shredded zucchini. Stir until well combined.
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